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X147 ABU

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,831 mi
Last recorded159,831 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 159,831 miles

front brake flexis starting to perish

nearside wiperblade split

rear brake pipes covered in grease

rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 154,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cargo in rear unable to check seat belts

Fail 9 Feb 2016 154,088 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to check rear seats and seat belts due to cargo

Pass 4 Mar 2015 150,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2015 150,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 146,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 146,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 142,537 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 135,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,183 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 130,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 121,069 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 117,920 miles

slight parking brake travel,exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2007 111,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 111,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside nearside rear brakes starting to binde

Pass 28 Oct 2006 107,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 107,598 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 79,436 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2005 79,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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X147 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X147 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X147 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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